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WASHINGTON —
U.S. senator and retired Navy Capt. John S. McCain died in Arizona at age 81 after a long battle with cancer. McCain, a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War, “steadfastly represented the best ideals of our country,” Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said.

WASHINGTON —
Military leaders are reviewing recommendations on the way forward in Afghanistan before presenting them to President Barack Obama, Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. told the Senate Armed Services Committee.